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Originally Posted by WhiteCrane
Hey guys. I got my first ticket tonight. I was going 81 in a 55. Do I need an attorney?
The ticket says that I have to mail them in my plea and the fine amount will be determined by a judicial hearing officer. It doesn't say I have to go to court or anything.
Is this an extra bad ticket or is that normal?
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Well if it says excatly what you are saying above, then it sounds like worse case is a crap load of points and a big fine. I would guess that if any more were at risk it would have to tell you, like, if you plead guilty you may lose your license, etc... That said, I would not assume anything!
I would see if the local traffic court has a web site, it is highly likely there is one or more for your area, or call the court or county clerk to see if you can get more information on the ticket.
No matter what I would surf around a little an try to get some information on worse case and read the notice / citation carefully. Also find out if you can mitigate the fine and/or points by going to traffic school for that kind of ticket. 8-16 hours of traffic school is better than even 1 point.
Good luck, I remember my first ticket, speeding also, in "those" days for the speed I was going I had to go to court, but I just got a fine and points.